State of Connecticut Office of the Attorney General - Legal Services for DMHAS Regarding Immigration and Nationality Law - RFP # 2026-05 (2026)
Connecticut Office of the Attorney General | State of ConnecticutState · Hartford, CT- Due
- Dec 4, 2026
- 31 days left
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Eileen Meskill
- (860) 808-5210
The 30-second brief
The State of Connecticut, Office of the Attorney General, seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide legal counsel and representation to the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) regarding immigration and nationality law matters, including Employment-Based Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Petitions, PERM Alien Labor Certification, H-1B, H1-B1, O-1, TN classifications, and SEVIS compliance. Services encompass legal advice, visa compliance, administrative filings, hearings, and litigation support. The initial contract term is five (5) years with an option to extend for up to one (1) additional year, with total contract value not to exceed $250,000. Proposals are due by December 4, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Questions must be submitted in writing by November 6, 2026.
Depth and quality of experience in immigration counseling and petitions, qualifications and availability of personnel, cost-effectiveness and proposed hourly rates, references, equal employment opportunity record, compliance with ethical rules
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Summary
The State of Connecticut, Office of the Attorney General, seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide legal counsel and representation to the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) regarding immigration and nationality law matters, including Employment-Based Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Petitions, PERM Alien Labor Certification, H-1B, H1-B1, O-1, TN classifications, and SEVIS compliance.
Services encompass legal advice, visa compliance, administrative filings, hearings, and litigation support. The initial contract term is five (5) years with an option to extend for up to one (1) additional year, with total contract value not to exceed $250,000. Proposals are due by December 4, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Questions must be submitted in writing by November 6, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Depth and quality of experience in immigration counseling and petitions
- Qualifications and availability of personnel
- Cost-effectiveness and proposed hourly rates
- References
- Equal employment opportunity record
- Compliance with ethical rules
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Fee Matrix, Form 1 Gift and Campaign Contribution Certificate
- Submit to
- https://portal.ct.gov/AG/RFPs
- Duration
- 72 months
- Scope location
- Hartford, CT
- Reported agency
- State of Connecticut
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Connecticut Office of the Attorney General | State of Connecticut?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 4, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://portal.ct.gov/AG/RFPs. For questions, contact Eileen Meskill.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Connecticut Office of the Attorney General | State of Connecticut in CT, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Eileen Meskill at (860) 808-5210. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Depth and quality of experience in immigration counseling and petitions, qualifications and availability of personnel, cost-effectiveness and proposed hourly rates, references, equal employment opport..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Hartford, CT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.